Tweet That is one thing Satan is known for-deception. And I caught myself today being almost caught up in one of his traps. It’s election day-a very very important day. To my agony, I cannot vote (not old enough), but I have been keeping up with the debates and the news coverage and plan to watch TV all night to find out who wins. But back to Satan..:)..so in my government class we are supposed to read this article and write a response to it. It is entitled, “The Decline of American Greatness” and the whole point was how if Bush gets re-elected America is going to fall into a…

Tweet Ne 8:10 “Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” I love that verse! And lately, it has been a huge encouragement to me. A lot has happened lately..whether it be in my lives or in the lives of those that I care deeply for. But God has shown that His joy will be my strength. He has given me a smile and an enthusiasm about life that I haven’t know in a…

Tweet I visited two colleges(that will remain nameless) over the weekend. Initially, I was really interested in attending these colleges-however, they are both Christian and therefore, a lot more expensive then the state college I’m looking at. I knew if that was where God wanted me He would provide a way..but I don’t think that’s where He wants me.. Christian-I claim to be one. Most of my friends claim to be one. I go to a Christian school. I go to church. I’m even looking at Christian colleges. But does that make me a Christian? I think it goes much deeper then that. I think there has to be a…

Tweet No matter what all love stories whether in the movies or on TV always work out. Sadly, they are all full of sin and dishonesty and immoral things. Maybe because I’m sick or maybe because of other situations in my life, but as of late I’ve been rather sentimental. I was talking with someone the other day about life and more specifically guys. God showed me a very big character flaw in my life lately-I don’t like to trust Him. I want to find the guy I’m gonna spend the rest of my life today-I want to live that romantic love story we all watch on TV. But I’m…

Tweet I have been part of a bible study this summer and we have been studying through the book of Psalms. (which in all reality has nothing to do with my post-just some background info) But anyways, we meet on Wednesdays and this past week we were talking about what God has been teaching us. As a lot of you know, some of us recently returned from a SMITE trip to the Bahamas. A dear friend of mine who went made a comment about how it was so easy down there to be on fire for God, but coming home has been hard. And I must say I am right…

Tweet A King’s Daughter That’s what I am! A daughter of the king. I never thought about it until my dad lost his job. All of a sudden the idea of God being my king seemed far out and non-realistic. What kind of king would put his daughter through suffering? Aren’t kings supposed to give them all they need and provide for them? Well, YES! and that is exactly what God does. He provides for me-although it is not always in the way I would like. Sometimes I think God should hand me a silver platter full of riches and fluffy couches and happy endings-no sadness, nothing hard. Just a…